Crockpot Minestrone soup

Healthy Minestrone Soup

The soup is very light and low in calories, and makes sure you get your daily intake of veggie and healthy food! Also, easy to store for quick dinner or breakfast all week long! It only gets more flavor as time passes.

Dice and assemble vegetables 

Throw it all in the crock pot (i used 4 qt)

Add broth/seasonings

Cook

Enjoy:)

Ingredients:

• 1 Cup Frozen Peas  (Defrosted)
• 1 Small Yellow Summer Squash
• 6-7 Snapped Green Beans
• 1 Small Zucchini
• 2 1/2 Medium Celery Stalks
• 1/2 Red Bell Pepper
• 1 Large carrot
• 1/2 Large White Onion

• 1/2 Tbsp Extra Light Virgin Olive Oil
• Dash of pepper/salt
• 1/2 Tbsp Garlic Powder
• 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
• 1/2 Tsp Parsley
• 1 Tbsp Light Brown Sugar

• 1 Can Reduced Sodium Kidney Beans
• 1 Can Died Tomatoes (Basil, Garlic, Oregano) (i used Del Monte)
• 1 Box Organic Vegetable Broth

Directions:

-Dice vegetables and dump it all in the crock pot

-Strain and rinse beans

-Add the beans and tomatoes to crock pot, then combine

-Mix in : parsley, salt, pepper, garlic powder, olive oil, brown sugar, minced garlic, broth and combine well. 

-Cover and cook on high for 5-6 hours or low for 9 hrs